726: Reimagining Biblical Politics with Michael Rhodes

Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should embrace a form of "Christian humanism." The Holy Post crew discusses his article, what he gets right, and why that label may be a barrier for some. Kaitlyn interviews biblical scholar Michael Rhodes about his book,"Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters." Rather than looking to specific verses to define our political positions, Rhodes says we must allow all of Scripture to shape our imaginations and then use discernment as we engage our unique political context. Also this week—controversy over the design of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, how faith-based apps are gamifying Christianity, and the benefits of talking to dogs.

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0:00 - Show Starts

2:44 - Theme Song

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5:57 - Talking to Dogs Makes Ya Smart?

11:41 - Obama Presidential Center

23:56 - World Relief Update with Matthew Sorens

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30:57 - Turning Prayer into an App

57:22 - Interview

1:04:42 - What Do We Mean by "Politics?"

1:15:40 - The Ambiguity of Esther

1:23:30 - Scripture Transforms Politics

1:34:26 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

The Commodification of Christianity:

https://www.freyaindia.co.uk/p/the-commodification-of-christianity

American Christians Face a Choice:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/christian-humanism-trump-choice/687475/

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crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics:

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